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Painful Lump Between Fossa And Helix Of Outer Ear, Inner Portion Of Helix, Pain On Touching. Treatment Options?
I have a VERY painful lump between the fossa and helix of my outer ear . The lump is on the inner portion of my helix. Very painful. I never had piercings on my right auricle. Can anyone inform me on what this is and how to get rid of it. I am in so much pain. When I touch it, it hurts, let alone sleeping on my right side. Please help! ):
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Sun, 24 Jun 2012
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Sun, 24 Jun 2012
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Hi Abeer.issa,
The whole ear pinna is made of cartilages and receives a very rich nerve supply and is quite vascular.
Your swelling seems to be a bacterial infection. It may be an Abscess or a Chondritis.
In any case you need to consult a doctor and most likely a local incision and drainage under local anesthesia will be required along with appropriate course of broad spectrum antibiotics and analgesics.
Take Care!
The whole ear pinna is made of cartilages and receives a very rich nerve supply and is quite vascular.
Your swelling seems to be a bacterial infection. It may be an Abscess or a Chondritis.
In any case you need to consult a doctor and most likely a local incision and drainage under local anesthesia will be required along with appropriate course of broad spectrum antibiotics and analgesics.
Take Care!
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